An authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true and indisputable, regardless of evidence or without evidence to support it.

a blow that produces a muffled sound.

Of two or more words, to be pronounced identically from the vowel in the stressed syllable of each to the end of each.

to prevent something from happening.

very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner

a common, round fruit produced by the tree Malus domestica, cultivated in temperate climates.

present participle of mop; to rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop.

complete cessation of suffering; a blissful state attained through realization of sunyata; enlightened experience.

a course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure.

in a widespread or large manner.

any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

one who pursues (follows urgently).

to form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.

in a grave or serious manner.